Cylinder Head Disassemble

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

J 38606 Valve Spring Compressor

Important : Ensure that the valve train components are marked, organized or sorted when disassembling the cylinder head. Install the valve train components in the original location from which the components were removed.

Remove the fuel line bracket bolt and stud.
Remove the fuel line bracket.

Fig 1: Fuel Line Bracket
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NOTE: Do not damage the valve guide. Remove any burrs that have formed at the key groove by chamfering the valve stem with an oil stone or a file.
Compress the valve springs using the J 38606 .

Fig 2: Compressing Valve Springs
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Remove the valve spring cap keys.

Fig 3: Valve Assembly

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Remove the valve spring caps.
Remove the valve springs.
Remove the valves.
Remove the valve stem oil seals and spring seats as an assembly.